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as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
since the invention of the cork, all manner of appliances have been invented for the extraction of these sometimes troublesome stoppers
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as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
an appliance that allows the machine to be used as a sander
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Recent Examples of appliance
Some of that was taken up by Google, which is investing $1 billion to establish cloud and data center infrastructure, and by Chinese appliance maker Haier, for a 10-billion-baht factory to make air conditioners.
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Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Investing in a centralized smart hub that connects all your home systems and appliances is the epitome of luxury.
4 Smart Garage Upgrades That Add Value to Your Home
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Fires like these, with smoke made of car batteries, paints, insulation and appliances — and not trees and shrubs — are becoming increasingly common in California.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Features include 3 ½ bathrooms, two outdoor terraces, an open floor plan with views in every direction but west, a kitchen with high-end appliances and a dining peninsula, and a primary bedroom suite with custom walk-in closets.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Investing in a centralized smart hub that connects all your home systems and appliances is the epitome of luxury.
4 Smart Garage Upgrades That Add Value to Your Home
9.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Fires like these, with smoke made of car batteries, paints, insulation and appliances — and not trees and shrubs — are becoming increasingly common in California.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Features include 3 ½ bathrooms, two outdoor terraces, an open floor plan with views in every direction but west, a kitchen with high-end appliances and a dining peninsula, and a primary bedroom suite with custom walk-in closets.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appliance
Noun
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Avoid piling clothes, gadgets or paperwork around your bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mainstream gadgets getting elusive Even people with broader, more mainstream tech interests see tariffs impacting their options.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grab some grill accessories on sale under $15 below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Participants can choose from three options based on ability and fitness level.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Appliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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